After a couple of frantic months of activity, my latest book Martinstaat 1744, A Detailed Wargame Campaign Set in a Fictitious World, is finally available in PDF, paperback and hardback formats. Some of you may not even be aware of…
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Tabletop Battle Tactics Out Now!
A sudden change of circumstances in recent weeks forced me to have a radical rethink about how I earn a living. Design work has dried up for the time being—nobody’s fault, just the state of play at the moment, with…
Honoured by the HMGS
To my amazement, I have been awarded the HMGS Legion of Honour. For those of you who know nothing about the award, which is perhaps better known in the US than in Britain or continental Europe, you can read about…
What Happened to Henry?
Hello all. It’s been a considerable time since I posted here. In fact, with one notable exception that I will talk about later in this extended post, it’s been a long time since I wrote about wargaming at all. I…
Battlegames Video Review: Northag Rules and Miniatures from Plastic Soldier
Here’s my straight-out-of-the-box video review of the latest WWIII rules and 10mm plastic miniatures from Plastic Soldier. Enjoy! You can find more information at https://www.theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk
A Eulogy for Stuart Asquith
Today I attended Stuart Asquith’s funeral in Cheltenham. It was a dignified and moving occasion and Stuart’s coffin was draped with the Union flag, as befits a man who had been both a serving soldier and long-time member and supporter of…
The Current State of Siggins
Popular wargames writer Mike Siggins returns with a surprise update on his current wargaming activities. Note: The opinions expressed here are Mike’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor. Social Media It is fairly certain that if,…
Vittorio Veneto and WWI in Italy
I want to share some photos I took last October during my trip to the Dolomites in Italy, specifically images I took when I visited the town of Vittorio Veneto. For those that don’t know, the Dolomites saw heavy fighting…
All Quiet on the Henry Front?
Not likely! It’s true, dear visitor, that this blog has appeared somewhat quiet since the new year, but if you take a quick look over on the Patreon site, you’ll see that in fact, I’ve been a busy boy. Also,…
Lessons Learned from a Teaser
It’s been while since I last posted here. No apologies—the Patreon venture, together with other work commitments, book writing and life stuff, has demanded all my attention and, as we all know, one only has so much energy to go…